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Nikon COOLPIX S2900 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:119 gBattery life (CIPA):250 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S2900 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

Score
4.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
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Score components

90%

3.6

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

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3.6

Technical score

Technical score
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

2.8

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.3

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 95% of cameras
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 304 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S2900

Technical score
Technical score
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

2.8

Photo Features

18%

3.6

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.3

Connectivity & Storage

3.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 304 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX S2900 has a popularity score of 8.1, which is higher than 76.4% of cameras.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

4.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.8
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
20.1 MP
Main camera megapixels
20.1 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 20.1 MP, which is higher than that of 61.6% of cameras and equal to that of 4.3% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.2 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.2 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.2 µm, which are smaller than those in 94.7% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
11 Mbps
Video bitrate
11 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 11 Mbps which is lower than that of 90.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
119 g
Weight
119 g
This camera weighs 119 g which is lighter than 97% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
94.5 mm
Width
94.5 mm
This camera has a width of 94.5 mm which is narrower than 94.3% of cameras.
Height
58.6 mm
Height
58.6 mm
This camera has a height of 58.6 mm which is shorter than 84.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
19.8 mm
Thickness
19.8 mm
This camera has a thickness of 19.8 mm which is thinner than 94.7% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 250 shots, which is shorter than that of 72.1% of cameras and equal to that of 4.2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Battery capacity
700 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 88.2% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX S2900 vs the average camera

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  • 276 g lighter
    Weight
    119 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (119 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    119 g vs 395 g
  • 25.4 mm narrower
    Width
    94.5 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (94.5 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    94.5 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.1 MP
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 26.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    19.8 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19.8 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    19.8 mm vs 46 mm
  • 15.3 mm shorter body
    Height
    58.6 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58.6 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58.6 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.025 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.025 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX S2900 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 3.05x cheaper
    Nikon COOLPIX S2900 is cheaper than the average camera (£95 vs £290).
    £95 vs £290
  • 276 g lighter
    Weight
    119 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (119 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    119 g vs 395 g
  • 25.4 mm narrower
    Width
    94.5 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (94.5 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    94.5 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 26.2 mm thinner
    Thickness
    19.8 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (19.8 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    19.8 mm vs 46 mm
  • 15.3 mm shorter body
    Height
    58.6 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58.6 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58.6 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.1 MP
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.1 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 0.03 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.025 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.025 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.14 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.2 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.1 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 7.2% worse value for money
    Nikon COOLPIX S2900 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.78 vs 6.2).
    5.78 vs 6.2
  • 5.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX S2900 has a lower user score than the average camera (7.57 vs 8.000).
    7.57 vs 8
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.14 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.2 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 22,100 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    Reduced resolution only.
    3,200 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4.6 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.1 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.1 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 19 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    11 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (11 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    11 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 420 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    700 mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (700 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    700 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 80 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    250 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    250 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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ephotozine.com
02/03/2015
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nikonistas.com
15/07/2015
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fotocamerapro.it
12/05/2017
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reway.nl
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Third-party reviews

Based on 304 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Nikon COOLPIX S2900

  • Extremely compact, slim, and lightweight design (approx. 119g) makes it highly portable and pocket-friendly
  • Simple 'point-and-shoot' operation with helpful features like Scene Auto Selector and Target Finding AF
  • Produces vibrant and well-exposed images in good lighting conditions
  • Fast startup time (approx. 1.6 seconds) for capturing quick shots
  • Includes creative in-camera editing tools such as 'Glamour Retouch' and various special effects
  • Affordable price point, often cited as providing good value for money

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S2900

  • Lacks optical image stabilization, leading to camera shake and blurry photos, particularly in low light or indoor settings
  • Poor low-light performance with significant digital noise and loss of detail at ISO 800 and above
  • Slow processing and saving speeds can lead to frustration between shots
  • Low-resolution 2.7-inch LCD screen with limited viewing angles
  • Battery life is rated for 250 shots, which some users find inadequate for extended use
  • No manual exposure or focus controls, limiting options for more advanced photography

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix S2900 is an ultracompact digital camera featuring a 20.1-megapixel CCD sensor and a 5x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with a 26–130mm equivalent focal range. Its core characteristics include a slim 19.8mm depth, 720p HD video recording at 30fps, and an EXPEED C2 processor, all operated via a 2.7-inch 230k-dot LCD screen. Main pros are its lightweight 119g body for high portability, ease of use through 16 scene modes and Scene Auto Selector, and decent 250-shot battery life. However, cons include the lack of optical image stabilisation, poor low-light performance due to high noise at ISO 800 and above, and a sluggish interface when saving images.

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